ISSN: 2474-9230
Authors: Kaur B*
Work place related stress amongst Obstetrician and Gynecologists is one of the most important health risks and methods to alleviate stress is crucial factor in provision of high quality services and better performance by them .The stress is primarily because their work involves taking care of both mother and the growing fetus till the birth and further till the healthy baby is handed over to the mother. As the lives of mother and child are at stake, mistakes or errors could be costly and sometimes irreversible. It is expected that medical doctors must be in optimal state of mind, devoid of morbid worries or anxieties. In stark contrast, the reality is that these medical professionals have higher rates of suicides and elevated rates of depression and anxiety linked to work stress. In addition to psychological distress, other outcomes of work related stress include burn out, absenteeism, intent to leave. This in turn has bearing on reduced patient satisfaction and errors in diagnosis and treatment. This article raises concern and delineates causes or incidents which cause stress and ways by which the obstetricians and Gynecologists can manage the work related stress.
Keywords: Work stress; Obstetrician-gynecologists; Burn out
